Plantains look similar to bananas, yet they are more versatile and you should cook them before eating them. Raw plantains have a bitter taste, and cooking them brings out their flavour and makes them more appetizing. The great thing about plantains is they are extremely low in calories, they only have 122 calories. Making them…
How do you consistently eat healthy, balanced meals in today’s faced paced world? This is a common questions we get asked, and our first response is MEAL PREP. If you have been following us on Active Vegetarian for awhile you probably already know which foods are healthy and which to stay away from. The real challenge is…
Did you know that the Goji Berry is called the world’s most powerful anti-aging food? Li Qing Yuen is documented as being the oldest person to have ever lived in recorded history. Born in 1678 and living to 1930, he was documented by the Government of China as having lived to 252 years of age.…
A bowl of homemade, tasty soup is a wonderful way to get your body fuelled – not only with nutrients but also with a whole bunch of happiness. If you enjoy cooking, you can have so much fun experimenting with different combinations of vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a unique flavour every time. To give…
Bread + Cookies? Yep you read it right! These are a wondrous union of banana bread and cookie 😛 I will keep this post simple, just like the recipe. I started in the kitchen with the intention of making a loaf of banana bread for my Nephew. As I was preparing the batter, I changed my mind. Instead I…
Making a Smoothie… seems simple right? Yes… When it is done right – it will taste amazing and keep you full for hours. But when it’s not… You may start the day feeling unsatisfied and defeated. So what went wrong? Make sure you are getting all the optimal nutrients to help you start your day…
Can you believe it? Fall is here! Guess what that means? Warm sweaters, toques (Yes, I am Canadian 😛 ) and comforting food and drinks! I don’t know about you – but I love fall! Guess what else!? Thanksgiving is almost here. So with some help from other talented bloggers we have put together a Recipe…
Mostly, everyone nowadays has heard of probiotics – but do you really know what they do for us and why we should be consuming them? Over the past few months Zuzana and I have been quite consistent on always making sure there are some seeds or nuts soaking or sprouting. Either to make some fresh…
Hey Hey! So summer has arrived! Well for most… it’s actually been cooler here in BC? However that has not stopped me from indulging in all the fresh summer fruits that are out there 🙂 With that said – I have been on this CRAZY mango kick lately?? I cannot get enough of them. Somehow eating…
Okay so I will admit, and anyone who knows me will agree… I am a bit of a cookie monster. When it comes to sweets, desserts, what have you – besides some good homemade banana ice cream, cookies are my go to! However, I have always kind of looked at food and asked myself “what…
Mmm do I ever love Indian food… after having traveled there several times, still nothing compares. But… it still brings some great memories and some comfort of India whenever I do eat a Indian inspired dish. The korma-style curry is one my many favorites. It’s sweet, mildly spicy, creamy…and just tastes so exotic. Plus there is…
Another competitor on the shelf! Aside from quality, there are 2 things to look for in protein powders – 1.Taste and 2.Texture. To be honest we were super impressed that Pure Goodness’ has 9 nutrient-rich superfoods! Ingredients: Pumpkin Seeds, Flax Seeds, Quinoa, Chia Seeds, Coconut, Almonds, Kale, Avocados and Pomegrante. Nutrition per 60g serving (2 Scoops) Protein: 30g Omega-3:…
Thinking about buying a box of chocolates for your Valentine? Well hold on for a second…instead of the processed sugar loaded store bought stuff why not try your own homemade treat? These lovely little devils are loaded with protein from pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts and cocoa nibs and I even mixed in a scoop of Vega…
I am a big fan of oatmeal because of its many benefits, you can click here to learn more about this. I can eat it anytime – breakfast to get me going, in the afternoon to refuel after a tough workout and even as a comforting dinner! One of the nutritional rules I follow is…
Christmas cookie baking has been a tradition in my family ever since I can remember. Our traditional Czech holiday baking includes lots of butter, eggs and icing sugar…not really the most plant based friendly or heart healthy ingredients. However that doesn’t stop me from keeping this holiday tradition alive! I love spending time in the kitchen,…